Can You Drink Seltzer Water with Invisalign?

Carbonation is generally not the culprit when it comes to your bones. It's the phosphoric acid and caffeine in colas and other soft drinks that cause the body to secrete calcium, thereby pulling it out of your bones. Carbonated water, also known as seltzer water or club soda, is another story. Seltzer is made by infusing the gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into plain water. Once in the water, a mild acid, carbonic acid, is formed. Much of this acid is released when the cap is removed and the... more

I instruct my patients to drink any clear, no sugar beverages while wearing Invisalign. Regular water is best but seltzer water works as well

I allow my Invisalign patients to drink any clear, non-sugar beverages while wearing Invisalign, even though they may not be able to brush their teeth.